Monday, March 7, 2011

Kiddie rooms by Marx

The 1950's seemed to be a time when anything was possible. Post WW2 parents were thriving and busy creating the "baby boom".

Check the view out the window. "When the red, red Robin comes bob, bob, bobin along..." Pretty optimistic time. I love the soldiers.I also like the Big top, tenting design over the drapes.

Check out the toys.

The Marx Company also made a Disney version with the kiddie room covered with their characters. Growing up in SoCal I have had enough Disney in my life.

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I really like these soft pastel colors

Focus on childrearing was becoming enlightened. The rooms for children reflected this, very child oriented. Still very 1950's though. C Please be sure to go over to the side bar and read Rebeccas Collections post. it is about a dollhouse book from this era. Very revealing!

3 comments:

I love your summary of the post war "Sunny side Up" decor and childrearing. And, I love this nursery. This is pre-Vietnam warI think maybe images of soldiers changed after that.

I had never seen Rebecca's book before her post today, but it is so familiar. I am sure I have read many like it. Being a girl, in her place, was a theme in the early 60's. I grew up with three brothers so I never bought the 'boys are better than girls' theory.

Let's go swimming. I can't wait! Hope you are safe and well. I'll be catching up soon. Amy

Open Letter to all my Blogger Buddies,So sorry for my absence recently. I am finally back to work after almost 2 years. The time off has been great fun being a doll house mom and an exceptional wife but the Good Lord has blessed me with a great job that has been consuming my time and I certainly need the funds. I appreciate all of you, your sharing, your comments and your friendship so very much. I’m not disappearing or anything, I just wanted you to know. Best to YOU!

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I am cataloging my 21 doll houses. I am currently residing in Pennsylvania. Very interesting architecture. I visit the East Coast to see my little Grandsons (and my Tynietoy house) and the West Coast to see my Little Assistant. Planning a trip to Paris in the Spring. Love to catch up! C